“There was a time, probably a year ago, it was really heavy. I really felt like, maybe somebody else can do a better job. And then just all of a sudden, here come all these baptisms. And I think, well, I don’t think the Lord’s done with me yet.” In March, Joppa Missionary Baptist Church […]
Easter saved my faith
“I’m just not sure if I believe anymore.” I never audibly spoke these words, but they echoed loudly in my own mind. I couldn’t live a lie. I couldn’t just ignore my doubts or turn off my brain. What was I going to do? My honest conclusions were leading me to a place where I […]
Behind the curtain
Editor’s note: December 3-10 is the the Week of Prayer for International Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Readers should be careful not to make assumptions when reading IMB’s annual statistical report nor to compare it year-to-year. For security reasons, the total number of personnel and close partners in each part of the world […]
French connections
Two Illinois Baptists open doors for the gospel during overseas service as IMB Journeymen. Emily and Mackenzie have a lot in common. Both are from Southern Illinois. Both experienced childhood as pastors’ kids. Both grew up in mission-minded Southern Baptist churches. Both studied French. And now, both are alumnae of the International Mission Board’s Journeyman […]
How one church is keeping the light on in the Quad Cities
“The best surprise is no surprise.” This was the promise of the Holiday Inn hotel chain in the 1970’s and 80’s. During the early decades of nationwide travel in the post-war era, an evening spent at a hotel felt like a roll of the dice. Good expectations were often met with a miserable experience. The […]
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